The Haven Journal
Pelvic health, explained clearly.
Practical guidance from pelvic health physical therapists to help you better understand your body, your symptoms and your options.
Featured guidance
Answers for real-life pelvic health concerns.
Start with one of our most helpful articles or explore the topics below.
Choosing Your Care
3 Things to Ask Your Pelvic Floor Therapist
Not all pelvic floor care looks the same. Learn what to ask so you can feel informed and confident when choosing a therapist.
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Male Pelvic Health: What to Expect
What happens during pelvic floor physical therapy for men, and how can treatment help with pain, urinary symptoms and recovery?
Movement & Exercise
Kegels Are Probably Bad for You
Why strengthening is not always the answer—and why the right pelvic floor plan depends on what your body actually needs.
Pregnancy
Pelvic Floor PT While Pregnant
Learn how pelvic floor therapy can support comfort, movement, birth preparation and confidence throughout pregnancy.
Bladder Health
Is What I’m Drinking Irritating My Bladder?
Certain drinks may contribute to urgency and frequency. Find out what may be affecting your bladder and what to consider changing.
Pelvic Pain
Painful Sex: What Can You Do?
Pain with intimacy is not something you should have to ignore. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy may help.
From a Therapist
A Pelvic Floor Therapist Needing Therapy
A personal reminder that pelvic health symptoms can affect anyone—and that asking for help is an important part of healing.
Postpartum
Postpartum Pain: When Should I Seek Help?
Learn when postpartum discomfort may deserve additional attention and how pelvic floor therapy can help with pubic, tailbone and abdominal pain.
Bladder Health
Run to Pelvic Floor Therapy Instead of the Bathroom
Urinary urgency and frequent bathroom trips can interrupt daily life. Learn how pelvic floor therapy may help you regain control.
Stress & Pelvic Pain
Stress and the Pelvic Floor
Explore the relationship between ongoing stress, muscle tension and pelvic floor symptoms—and strategies that may help your body relax.
Men's Health
Men and the Pelvic Floor
Men have pelvic floors too. Understand how these muscles contribute to bladder, bowel, sexual and movement function.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Babies
Learn why infants and children may benefit from physical therapy and what individualized, play-based treatment can look like.
Getting Started
What to Expect During Your First Pelvic Floor Therapy Visit
From your health history and movement assessment to a consensual pelvic floor examination, learn how your first visit is structured.
Pelvic Health in Your 20s
The Pelvic Floor in Your 20s
Learn how stress, workouts and everyday habits affect your pelvic floor—and why your 20s are a great time to get to know it.
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